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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
3
A practical engine cleaner uses a spray from a compact copper pipe setup to remove grease from engines and chassis. It works with a foot pump and air pressure, reaching crevices around carburetors and water pumps, useful for home or public garages.
Road safety notice lists cautions for beginners. Do not drive fast on rough surfaces or crowded streets. Avoid sudden braking or shifting while moving forward. Keep gear in neutral when starting, and do not leave ignition on. Do not tamper with the carburetor unless you know what you are doing.
Instructionary note advises avoiding gritty substances and using a small feather duster or soft cotton to clean reflectors. If residue remains, dampen absorbent cotton with grain alcohol, gently wipe the reflector, then dry with a clean cotton cloth.
In descending steep hills the wheels may lock and the car skid. If the Drakes are applied so that wheels cannot turn, the vehicle becomes precarious. Under such conditions two cross chains on every ink and transmission brake form the best method of descent.
The excerpt offers practical car care guidance on oil level, battery terminal coating with vaseline, gear shifting to prevent stalling, repairing broken flywheel teeth by tapping a steel plug, piston wear causing engine noise, and tire abuse leading to tire damage. It emphasizes cautious driving and proper maintenance practices for longevity.
A fragmented note discusses vehicle operation with warnings about vibration being injurious. It mentions starting in low gear, opening throttle, and aiming for smooth, greased operation. The text shows garbled wording and incomplete phrases but centers on safe handling of a motor or engine.
A Philadelphia Ledger piece argues well kept grounds lift property value and sale speed. Trees and shrubs near modest suburban homes can raise price up to 25 percent and attract buyers months earlier than less embellished rivals. It stresses enjoyment and long term gain from planting before selling.
A midwestern dwelling built largely of wood appears costly due to an artful concrete front and entrance. The design suggests expense with two square columns and a pergola like entry, yet the actual outlay remains small, while the garden and surroundings enhance appeal and value.
A proposed city lighting plan suggests duplex street lamps with two bulbs per unit to reduce running expenses. From sunset to midnight the brighter lamp would burn, then a mercury cut-out would briefly extinguish the larger globe at midnight to save power.
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